Qinisani Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Qinisani Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Qinisani Secondary School provides education to learners in Esidumbini, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1216 learners were enrolled, taught by 50 educators at a ratio of 24:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qinisani Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Qinisani Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Qinisani Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Qinisani Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,216 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Qinisani Secondary School is situated in Esidumbini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ozwathini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Noodsberg Road, Esidombeni Tongaat, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X04, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Qinisani Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qinisani Secondary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Qinisani Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Noodsberg Road, Esidombeni Tongaat, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
Private Bag X04, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 72 862 5924Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500253450
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.